23 things

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I learned 23 new things on the internet. I liked this program because I could learn each step at my own pace. I know I will use flicker and Zoho writer, and many other features. And now when people talk internet I will understand the conversation.

I think everyone should partake and I think library management should make this count toward continuing ed.

This program was great!

The future is Here!

I believe libraries will be in a constant state of change if they want people to continue to use them. I have worked in three libraries and the hardest change to occur is internal change. There is a signifcant number of directors, librarians and employees who prefer the old style of library. The library were the books sit on the shelf and if a patron needs assistance they must approach an unapproachable library employee and ask for their assistance. The library is silent, still and cold.

I feel that all of this must change if libraries wish to be used in the future. Rather than sit behind a desk and wait for patrons. I think librarians should be walking the floor, circulating amongst the patrons, talking with them and assisting them. I think library assistants should be not be considered unskilled labor but rather a support resource to the library and librarians. Library training should be encouraged and step promotions offered. A library assistant should be able to work both service and information centers.

It's time to rip off the old image of library's being nothing but a storage room for books and librarians being sweet little old ladies in sensible shoes.

I say "Librarians should wear Prada!"

tagging

Oh my gosh! I did not know there were so many blogs out there. And now we have a way to sort and organize them. I learned a great deal from the podcast on Delicious and Technorati. I think I will definitely use them. Just as soon as I get my courage. Maybe tomorrow. But totally, WOW.